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  1. Forgiven1

    GoFundMe

    Have never needed to do one for myself. I have donated to a few and these few are ones I know or know through our church body Ones I can verify the need.
  2. Forgiven1

    A health care directive

    Yes we do. Ours name a person as a power of attorney for health care. My family understands my wishes though the directive it gives the POA the ability to make a decision based on all information give by the providing physicians as I feel I can't say if "X" happens then do "Z", when in...
  3. Forgiven1

    If a police vehicle is tailgating you,

    In this city, the only time they tailgate is when they turn the lights on to stop you. Otherwise, they are just as bad at driving as everyone else around here, speeding, changing lanes, no turn signals. In short, if they are tailgating with those lights on, pull over,
  4. Forgiven1

    Dementia Question

    In the beginning, yes. As it progresses, they do not. Have taken care of many dementia patients over the years. They may have a lucid moment once in a while, but those tend to not happen very often.
  5. Forgiven1

    What are the pros and cons

    The pros are that they are in a home with family. The cons can be caregiver fatigue. If the person is needing lots of help, get lots of outside help for them so you don't burn out.
  6. Forgiven1

    Cash vs Gift Card

    Either depending on the store for the card.
  7. Forgiven1

    Prayer Requests for Dec 2023

    Found via CT scan that it is my tonsils in the way. Have an ENT appointment on the 29th. Here is the thing, they were taken out in the early 60's so what a surprise that was. We have researched and apparently if even a tiny remnant is left, they can grow back.
  8. Forgiven1

    Dietary restrictions

    I am allergic to mushrooms. Other than that I need to eat low carb, low fat and low sugar.
  9. Forgiven1

    When visiting for the holidays

    We sort of had this last summer in an AirBnB we were all staying in. I do not know exactly my son's arrangements when he is at his home. I asked him before we all got there is he and his longterm girlfriend were okay with separate rooms. They were. If they were to come here, we don't have...
  10. Forgiven1

    Holiday traditions

    It is cod that has been dried. It is soaked in a lye solution to reconstitute and then the lye is rinsed out If it isn't all rinsed out, it will have a nasty taste.
  11. Forgiven1

    Bibles

    I have lost track. We used to have more over the years and use was mainly comparison purposes. Now that one can do the on the internet, not necessary to have so many.
  12. Forgiven1

    Holiday traditions

    I bring enough water to a boil. Drop in the fish ad let it cook for abut 5 minutes, adjusting the temp lower and remove it after 5 minutes. I usually have everything else ready for when the fish is ready
  13. Forgiven1

    Holiday traditions

    I actually enjoy it. Yes, it smells. It also has to be cooked correctly. It is very easy to over cook it. We usually eat it with boiled potatoes, , melted butter, white sauce and peas. I usually layer the different items and eat it that way.
  14. Forgiven1

    Holiday traditions

    Yes, The Norwegians in my husband's family appreciate it. This German/Czech doesn't mind it.
  15. Forgiven1

    Stocking stuffer ideas

    Boys could be matchbox cars, Both could be the little Lego sets, the ones with about a dozen pieces.
  16. Forgiven1

    Holiday traditions

    My husband's family did lutefisk on Christmas Eve. Due to the craziness of his being a Pastor on Christmas Eve, we moved it to New Year's Day. Now that we live where we can't get it, we have to plan ahead and order it, which due to my health issues did not happen this year. My family...
  17. Forgiven1

    What to cook

    Depends on the day; creative, repetition, dining out, carry out.
  18. Forgiven1

    Does your church give a gift to your pastor?

    Some of the past churches gave my husband a predetermined amount. This call and the last call collected money from the members and put them in one envelope for use The collection is usually in cash, so no one is obligated to a certain amount, but what they feel best. Nor do they want us...
  19. Forgiven1

    Freedom From Religion Foundation

    This is how Toledo Iowa solved the problem: https://www.kcci.com/article/toledo-iowa-nativity-scene-adds-santa-claus-after-atheist-group-complaint-us-supreme-court/46147230?fbclid=IwAR1p6dUhVykXXO7K6R4CrbX2k5cPhGoOgCcfiqXA-_80tlxwRndN-kob0ok
  20. Forgiven1

    Freedom From Religion Foundation

    I agree, other than to not be accused of promoting one over the other.
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